The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency recommends that farmers and ranchers who plan to participate in FSA programs register in advance. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Will GMO Labeling Be Given A FL Legislative Platform?
Fact versus fiction often doesn’t stop emotional activists from protesting genetic modification traits in foods. Dr Kevin Folta, Interim Chair of the Horticulture Sciences Department at University of Florida is an expert on GMOs. Farmers in particular need to start learning all they can, and in this report Folta presents some facts both about GMOs themselves, and the debate starting …
Livestock Disaster Program Signup Coming Soon
Livestock producers won’t have to wait much longer to apply for the Farm Bill’s disaster programs. Gary Crawford has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Feral Hogs
Today Everett Griner talks about the multiplication of feral hogs, and the nuisance they are to producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
GMO Activists Push For FL Senate Ag Committee Agenda
The national GMO labeling debate could enter Florida legislative circles if activists pushing for a labeling law about GMO products get their way. Under pressure to put it on the Senate Agriculture Committee agenda soon during the Legislative Session now at its halfway point, Chairman Bill Montford of North Florida offers his views in an exclusive interview with Southeast AgNet …
FL Legislature May Reduce Some Ag Input Taxes
Comments from both sides of the aisle in this report, about a tax proposal that would ease tax pressure on farmers and ranchers with regard to the purchase of inputs, repairs and equipment needed for food and fiber production. Now at about the halfway point in the legislative session, hear Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Bill Montford, House Agriculture and Natural …
Challenges of Finding Qualified Ag Scientists
A study released by the Coalition for a Sustainable Agriculture Workforce shows life-sciences and agricultural industry companies expect to hire more than 1,000 trained scientists through 2015 – but they have to find them first. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Working to Better Control Spray Drift
Spray drift is a big concern for growers, which is why Steve Clausen President of Willmar Fabrication, says they have redesigned their broadcast spray hood to gain better drift control. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
FL Lawmakers Discuss “Springs Bill” & Water Concerns
About halfway through the Legislative Session, Florida Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Bill Montford, D-Quincy, reports on the “Springs” bill in the Senate, while House State Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Jim Boyd, R-Bradenton, comments on the approach to water issues in the House of Representatives. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
USDA SNAP Sign-Up Day for Alabama Farmers and Farmers’ Markets
Montgomery, AL – On Thursday, March 27, 2014, USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service will join Alabama’s Department of Agriculture & Industries and Alabama’s Department of Human Resources to host a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Vendor Sign-up Day Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …